Effects of physical work on the health
Physically demanding work during the whole life seems to extend the life expectancy absolutely. It could even be exactly the opposite of the case. So far, it was actually assumed that increased movement and physical activity increase life expectancy.
In the case of the study by the Institute of Liberal Arts at the Tokyo Institute of Technology, it was found that vigorous physical activity might have at Work have a negative impact on life expectancy. The results were published in the English journal “Palgrave Communications”.
Little studies on physical activity and longevity
Exercise and physical activity are often touted as the key to a long and healthy life. There was, so far, only a few studies, a number of which have long been studied in physical work and sedentary work for comparison.
Data from 699 male artists were evaluated
The new study examined whether vigorous daily activity and movement are positively correlated with longevity. The life expectancy of the four different groups was compared by traditional Japanese artist. The evaluated data from a total of 699 still living or already dead professional male artists were evaluated for the study.
Professional efforts shorten the life?
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Through the analysis of data on the longevity of professional Japanese Kabuki (traditional Japanese theatre) actors, the researchers found that the energetic movements of the well-known actor showed a lower life expectancy, compared with actors, which bewegungsarm completed their work. The results of the study indicate that work-related strenuous Exercises during the whole life-extend the life expectancy absolutely.
What are the results expected of the Team?
The researchers hypothesized that a Kabuki actor, due to the high level of physical activity, which is associated with their theatrical performances, a longer life, as it is the case with other Japanese artists of the case. Among the second group of artists, which typically do sitting in tea ceremonies, funny stories, and play musical instruments for example.
Kabuki actor lived shorter
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The research group found, surprisingly, that the lifespan of Kabuki actors, was Expected to be shorter than the other three investigated types of traditional artists (Sado, Rakugo, and Nagauta-artist). One reason for the shorter life span of Kabuki could be artists, that excessive endurance exercise and physical activity the beneficial aspects of regular physical activity are overwhelming.
For a long time harmful Make used-Up
Another reason could lie in the fact that Kabuki actors have worn in the past often Oshiroi (powder used for Make-up) with lead, which poses a significant health risk. The use of Oshiroi was banned in 1934 in Japan.
There were limitations in the study?
The researchers point out that there were some limitations in the study. For example, only the data on male-dominated Occupations have been evaluated. Therefore, there is no information about the longevity of the population and take into account consolidation of women, explains the Team.
Further research is appropriate
Further research is needed to provide the optimum amount of movement for the protection of health to find out. The potentially positive effects of activities, which include no physical activity or movement, such as Speaking, Singing and the Playing of musical instruments should be investigated in the view of the team, too. (as)